Technical Project Manager(DTRA)

Horizon Industries Limited's Technical Project Manager will also develop project plans and communication standards, ensuring that methodologies used comply with project goals. Your expertise will directly influence the successful delivery of projects for our federal client, DTRA.

This role requires a blend of technical acumen and leadership abilities to steer project activities effectively within a federal context.

We believe that investing in our people is key, and as you help us expand globally, we make sure you have all the tools necessary for your success.

Joining Horizon means becoming part of a family-centric culture that truly values each employee's contributions.

Horizon Industries Limited strives to ensure that compensation reflects the contributions made by each of our team members.

In your response, detail the software development projects you've managed, emphasizing your role in coordinating teams, stakeholder communication, and project outcomes. Highlight specific methodologies you’ve used, such as Agile or Scrum, and how they contributed to project success.

Discuss your approach to task prioritization, mentioning tools or frameworks you might use, such as Kanban boards or prioritization matrices. Show how you ensure that crucial tasks align with project goals and deadlines.

Provide a specific example of a challenge you've encountered in project management. Outline how you identified the issue, the steps you took to address it, and the positive outcome that resulted from your actions.

Talk about the strategies you implement for fostering open communication within your teams, such as regular check-ins, forming a communication plan, and using collaboration tools. Emphasize the importance of adapting communication styles to fit diverse team members.

Detail your familiarity with the Appian platform, discussing any projects where you've leveraged its capabilities. Emphasize your knowledge of Appian GAMS, or similar tools, and how they have improved project efficiency.

Share your methodology for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks in projects. Highlight any tools you use for risk assessment and how you engage stakeholders in the risk management process.

Explain your strategies for setting clear expectations with stakeholders from the beginning of a project. Discuss your approach to managing changes in project scope and how you ensure that all parties are aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

Reflect on a specific project where your management skills resulted in success. Discuss the objectives, your role, the team involved, and how the project met or exceeded its goals.

Speak to various metrics you utilize to evaluate project success, such as delivery timelines, user satisfaction, budget adherence, and team performance. Provide an example where you've effectively tracked these metrics and made adjustments as necessary.

Discuss the importance of recognizing achievements and providing feedback to your team. Share examples of techniques you use to ensure team engagement and to cultivate a motivating work environment within the context of Technical Project Management.